Tag: Teirney Gearon

Does Craft such as this, with its harrowing capitol C, keep us away from Art making? Snipped free of her kids for a few hours a day (she home schools), could she be a contemporary painter of import? Does Craft keep us away from more active, progressive work, such as campaigning or letter writing or, oh, rioting against the banks? … More Craft v. Art – The Showdown

"The soothing, mindful pace of her classes means that students must, eventually if not immediately, arrive at themselves. Jennifer's classes balance work and release, with heavy emphasis on each student attuning to their own needs, and honoring them with loving- kindness." - Alyssa, longtime yoga student

"Jennifer New poses the question, 'Who gets to stand under the sign of creativity?' One answer is culture-changing creatives who map their work in journals with beauty and ingenuity—a diverse group New knows extremely well, as documented in her book Drawing from Life. This presentation, however, is not at all an invitation to passively spectate. With wit, humility, and great graphics, New walks us through her own journey of self-discovery and expression via both yoga and writing. With the challenge for all of us to take one conscious breath, we ultimately come to see how we might ALL connect with creativity and walk through life wide awake and true to ourselves." - Deanne, University of Northern Iowa

"Jennifer's presence in the classroom fosters an environment of calmness and creativity. She has a unique ability to connect and challenge every student to explore their writing, journaling, and personal perspective." - Abbie, high school teacher